Family Fun
Haywood Made: Carolina Heritage Weekend
The Scotsman 37 Church Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesThe Haywood County Arts Council (HCAC) is excited to announce their upcoming spring event on April 20th from 5-8 pm at The 37 Venue on Church St in Waynesville. Celebrate local art, music and dance at the Haywood Made, a part of the Carolina Heritage Weekend, a four day Haywood County art and culture experience. […]
Pioneer Day
Mountain Gateway Museum 24 Water Street, Old Fort, NC, United StatesFeaturing Southern Appalachian crafters, live music, food trucks, inflatables, antique tools and equipment, special exhibits, and much more. Craft demonstrations will include blacksmithing, woodworking, quilting, crocheting, pottery, basket making, chair caning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, jewelry making and others. Many crafters also will have items for sale. A variety of food trucks will be available. Admission […]
Fiber Day at the Folk Art Center
Folk Art Center Milepost 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville, NC, United StatesFrom sheep shearing to wearable textiles – learn the process of fiber art. Guild makers and friends will demonstrate a variety of techniques during this free community event. Get a close-up look and enjoy interactive demonstrations. Bring a blanket, walk the mountain trails, and enjoy a spring afternoon of craft!
21st Annual Tourism Day
I-26 West NC Welcome Center 6178 Interstate 26 mile marker 6, Mars Hill, NC, United StatesPlease join the I-26W NC Welcome Center for its 21st Annual Tourism Day; Friday, May 24th from 10am-2pm! Once a year, during National Tourism Week, we get the opportunity to say thank you to our travelers and loyal locals! In celebration we have a day of free music, food, and exhibitors. We will have music […]
Trails and Trains Festival in Old Fort
See you at the 2nd annual Trails & Trains Festival on June 1st, 2024! Mark your calendar and help us celebrate North Carolina as the Great Trails State by joining us in downtown Old Fort, North Carolina. Come celebrate with us the rich history of our Blue Ridge Mountain community by focusing on its pathways […]
DO TELL Music, Singing, and Storytelling Festival
Unity of The Blue Ridge Old Fanning Bridge Road, Mills River, North Carolina, United StatesThis FREE community event features storytellers, Singers, and musicians for an afternoon of live family fun. Hear stories hot off the tongue interspersed with singing. Bring a picnic! Rain or shine ages 5-99. See steap.net for more information.
3rd Annual Asheville Honey Fest
Salvage Station Riverside Drive, Asheville, North Carolina, United StatesGet ready for a truly sweet celebration that promises to tantalize your taste buds and create a delightful buzz in the air – the Third Annual Asheville HoneyFest is back, and it's better than ever! There will be live music, vendors, food trucks and a chance for guests to sample and purchase both local and […]
Sandburg Music Festival Offers Mountain and Blues Music and Square Dancing
Carl Sandburg Home NHS 81 Carl Sandburg Lane, Flat Rock, NC, United StatesCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site celebrates the annual Sandburg Music Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am to 3pm. This free festival, supported by the Friends of Carl Sandburg at Connemara, the Arts Council of Henderson County, and America’s National Parks (park store manager), offers live music at the amphitheater and barnyard. The […]
Summer Concerts at Brasstown Community Center: The Gladson Family Band
Brasstown Community Civic Center 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown, NC, United StatesThe Gladson Family Band enjoys entertaining crowds of all ages with a variety of old-fashioned Bluegrass and Gospel music. They will be performing a lively mix of fiddle tunes, breakdowns, and nostalgic songs of the past. The family of five includes Todd and Juliet, and their children; Harlen (16 yrs), Lindy (14 yrs), and Lemuel (12 […]
Bluegrass and Brass: Mountain Home Music July 4 Celebration
St. Luke's Episcopal Church Councill Street, Boone, NC, United StatesThis show will be an evening of excellent renditions of songs popular in both musical genres as each group is given the chance plays some standards from their respective music styles, but what makes the concert special is when they combine their efforts. Joe Shannon once described the concert this way – “When they team […]
Coon Dog Day Festival
Schedule 8:00 AM Saluda Elementary School 5k Fun Run – Main St – Start and Finish Sign-up 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Vendors Open – Public Parking on Howard Gap Rd with Shuttle 11:00 AM Coon Dog Day Parade – Registration Required by 6/15/2024 Online Application – Printable Application 12:30PM ★ Every Dog’s a Star Show ★ All dogs […]
Shindig on the Green
Pack Square Park 121 College Street, Asheville, NC, United StatesBring your instruments, families, friends, lawn chairs and blankets and join us for good times at the Bascom Lamar Lunsford Stage. In 2024 Shindig on the Green, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions around the park, continues at its original location — formerly known as City County Plaza, now transformed into the […]
